Hanoi is keen to ease the flow of tourists and workers to Macao, where Vietnamese make up the second largest foreign population.
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A notable surge has also been seen in the amount of air cargo handled during the first three months of the year.
The casino operator’s robust performance is further evidence of Macao’s post-pandemic economic recovery.
The new battery-powered utility vehicle has yet to go on sale in the SAR, but Tesla previewed a model today.
The latest figures show a 5 percent decrease compared to the previous month, but nonetheless a 23 percent year-on-year rise.
The gaming concessionaire has also announced it’s entering the Sri Lankan market, to operate a casino and hotel at the Cinnamon Life resort.
The tourism surge is expected to be another boon for the local hospitality industry, which posted an average occupancy rate of 85 percent for the first quarter.
Macao’s popular e-wallet is now accepted by 90 percent of local merchants in Hong Kong through the Alipay+ network.
The new visas are expected to give a boost to Macao’s travel industry by making visits to the SAR more affordable for mainland Chinese visitors.